Public Speaking

"Public Speaking" by Clarence Stratton is a guide exploring the skills needed for impactful public speaking. Throughout, the guide emphasizes how important speaking is for overall conversation and how various methods can help you become a better speaker. Stratton stresses how key it is to prepare well, control your voice, and use language effectively. The book starts by highlighting the importance of speaking in history and now. The author shows that speaking has always been humanity's top way to talk and has greatly shaped social and political progress. It also mentions that speaking well is helpful in many situations, and that being clear and convincing can lead to success in business and politics. He also shares that speaking is a learned skill that one can impove with work and practice.